Halloween is a time for fun and candy. But the fun can easily be ruined when the proper safety precautions are not in place. Here are some Halloween tips to make sure everyone has a happy Halloween.

Neighborhood safety tips

National City Police Chief Manuel Rodriguez advises that families should walk the route in which they are going trick- or-treating a day or two before Halloween. He said this will give children and parents an idea of what to expect on the big night.

Rodriguez said along the route families should create a meeting place in case someone gets lost in the throngs of trick-or-treaters.

“These are simple rules that help everyone so that there is no panic,” he said.

Angela Gaines, community relations specialist with the Chula Vista Police Department, said the local mall or events by religious organizations are always a safe and fun place for any trick-or-treater.

She said she favors parents taking their children to these events as opposed to walking the neighborhood for candy.